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Italian

sequenza

/seˈkwɛn.t͡sa/noun · feminineB2
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Meaning

sequence

  • sequence, order
  • series, succession
  • scene, sequence (cinema)

In a sentence

Non ricordo la sequenza dei numeri.

I don't remember the sequence of numbers.

Hai visto quella sequenza del film ieri?

Did you see that sequence in the movie yesterday?

Segui la sequenza indicata nel manuale di istruzioni.

Follow the sequence indicated in the instruction manual.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
sequenzafeminine · singular
sequenzefeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Use sequenza for an ordered series or progression; serie is broader and often means a collection, set, or TV series.
  • Common in technical, academic, and media contexts: sequenza numerica, sequenza genetica, sequenza finale.
  • For people or objects arranged side by side, fila or riga is often more natural than sequenza.

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